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Complete coverage of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball.

Chansky’s Notebook: New Dimension

Caleb Wilson is not only a spectacular basketball talent, but he is serving a role that very few UNC players have taken on in their first season of college basketball. Not only has he scored double figures in his first 20 games at Carolina, he’s scored 20 points or more in 14 of those games, tying Tyler Hansbrough’s Tar Heel record as a freshman in 2005-06. (Chapelboro.com)

UNC Basketball To Face Kentucky In 2026 CBS Sports Classic In NYC

The CBS Sports Classic has added Kansas to its annual college basketball showcase, joining Kentucky, North Carolina and Ohio State. The 2026 CBS Sports Classic will be held Saturday, Dec. 19 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The doubleheader matchups for this year's event include Kansas facing Ohio State and UNC taking on Kentucky. (GoHeels.com)

Caleb Wilson Turning in Historic Freshman Season

Tyler Hansbrough's place in UNC Basketball history is etched in stone. And until this season, one could have made a clear argument that Hansbrough's 2005-06 season was the best ever by a freshman in the fabled program's history. Current freshman forward Caleb Wilson, however, is making a push to earn that distinction midway through the season. (TarHeel247)

Luka Bogavac Rounding Into Form As UNC Basketball Moves Through ACC Play

As UNC Basketball enters the heart of ACC play, Luka Bogavac has started to look more like the player Tar Heel fans envisioned when the Montenegrin wing committed last May. In his last four games, Bogavac is averaging 10.8 points, shooting 43 percent from the field, and hitting at least one three in each game, while totaling seven assists to one turnover. (Inside Carolina)

Video: TarHeel247 Podcast - John Henson on UVa. Comeback, Smith Center Future, Upcoming Schedule

Former North Carolina and longtime NBA forward John Henson joins Andrew Jones of TarHeel247 to discuss UNC's epic comeback win at Virginia, preview the Tar Heels' road trip to Georgia Tech, the tough schedule ahead, and the latest on the Smith Center renovation/relocation debate. (View Video)

Caleb Wilson, Henri Veesaar among ESPN's top 50 men's college basketball players at midseason

4. Caleb Wilson, North Carolina: The 6-foot-10 forward is averaging 19.9 points, 10.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.6 blocks in one of the greatest freshman seasons in college basketball history. 28. Henri Veesaar has been incredibly efficient, shooting 69% inside the arc and 47% from 3-point range, while posting 10 double-doubles. (ESPN)

What’s improved and what hasn’t for UNC Basketball after statement week

UNC Basketball is coming off a huge week that saw it defeat Notre Dame convincingly and a Virginia team that is one of the best in the country. While Carolina is 16-4 and 4-4 in the ACC standings, a lot of questions have been answered. However, there are still questions remaining. Let’s look at what has improved for the Tar Heels and what still needs work. (USA Today)

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady launching ‘Cousins’ podcast

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are launching a weekly podcast. The NBA Hall of Famers and real-life cousins will premiere Cousins on Jan. 28 through AMP Sports’ podcast network. The show will cover current NBA games, stories from their playing careers, and feature guests from sports and culture. Episodes drop weekly on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube. (Awful Announcing)

Caleb Wilson Seizing Each Chance To Prove Doubters Wrong, Motivate Himself

Caleb Wilson had a message for Notre Dame head coach Micah Shrewsberry in the handshake line Wednesday night: Thank you. In the summer of 2024, Shrewsberry was an assistant coach on the USA Basketball U18 AmeriCup team that ultimately cut Wilson. On Wednesday, Shrewsberry watched up close what he missed out on, as Wilson tallied 22 points. (Inside Carolina)

Video: Seth Trimble on UNC’s Grit, Leadership, and the Virginia Comeback

North Carolina guard Seth Trimble joins ACC Insider to discuss UNC’s comeback win at Virginia, leadership inside the Tar Heels' locker room, what the victory revealed about the team’s identity, defensive toughness, and the growth of teammates like Caleb Wilson and Jarin Stevenson. (View Video)

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